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BMX park will finally be built at Sturt Reserve
After almost a decade of delays, Murray Bridge should finally get a riverfront dirt track by the end of 2026.
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Don’t sell our riverboats, Mid Murray residents tell their council
A consultation has found “overwhelming” support for public ownership of the PS Marion and two other heritage-listed vessels.
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Murraylands council watch: December 2025
Here’s what the Murray Bridge, Mid Murray and Coorong councils have been up to this month.
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Lerwin sale process went on in secret for two years, documents reveal
Exclusive: Documents released from confidence have shed new light on a process one Murray Bridge councillor describes as “a betrayal of the community”.
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No more rates relief for drought-struck Coorong farmers
The council has ended an SA-first payment deferral program for primary producers affected by drought.
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Murraylands council watch: November 2025
New deputy mayors are elected, the Coorong’s mayor takes a break, Murray Bridge Racing Club gets its discount back and more.
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Christmas lights competition nominations open for 2025
Murray Bridge residents and businesses are invited to enter their displays for a chance to win a $200 voucher.
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Lerwin Nursing Home sold to private operator
The Murray Bridge council has entered a deal to sell the aged care facility, which it has operated on the community’s behalf for decades.
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Coorong council CEO resigns
Bridget Mather will depart the district in January after six years in the role.
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Nine Mid Murray homes to be sold due to failure to pay rates
The council will sell off nine homes in the district whose owners have failed to pay their rates bills for more than three years.
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Wellington East water project will go ahead after council votes yes
Residents will gain access to drinkable mains water by mid-2026, but they will have to pay for it.
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Linear park should be renamed for Brenton Lewis, resident suggests
The late Murray Bridge mayor oversaw the transformation of Adelaide Road. Should his name be permanently attached to the area?